Liberty High School is a public high school in Liberty Township, just north of Youngstown, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Liberty Local School District.
Serving 492 students in grades 7-12, Liberty High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Liberty High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Youngstown, OH, encompassing approximately 18.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liberty High School's student population of 492 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Liberty High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2303 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
36%
17%
White
40%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Leopard
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty High School's ranking?
Liberty High School is ranked #2303 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Liberty High School often compared to?
Liberty High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hubbard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty High School?
The graduation rate of Liberty High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
492 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Liberty High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Liberty High School offer ?
Liberty High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty High School part of?
Liberty High School is part of Liberty Local School District.
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